Stamping, marking, or numbering machine.



F. W... MERRIGK.

STAMPING, MARKING, OR NUMBERING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 12, 1907.

' Patented May 31, 1910.

6 BHBBTS-SHEBT lv F. W. MERRIGK.

STAMPING, MARKING, 0R NUMBERING MACHINE.

" nrmomnm FILED JUNE 12. 1901.

960,029. Patented May 31,1910.

6 SHEETS-SHEET 2 Witnesses: In venfqr:

W -iitigs F. W". MBRRICK.

STAMPING, MARKING,- 0R NUMBEEING MACHINE.

APPLIOATION FILED JURE 12. 1907. 960,029. Patented May 31,1910.

'fnverz 02 3M MQ cgfzornai @ca/L 0- F. W. MER'RlCK. STAMPING, MARKING, OR NUMBERING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 12, 1907.

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liar/enfor- Patented May 31, 1910.

wliznes ses P. W. MBRRIOK.

STAMPING, MARKIKG, 0R NUMBERING MACHINE.

APPLIOATIOE TILED JUNE 12, 1907 Patented May 31, 1910.

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witnesses:

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cfittorney.

FRANK W. MERRICK, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSATTS.

STAMPING, MARKING, OB'NUMBERING MACHINE.

I Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 31, 1910.

Application filed June 12, 1907. Serial No. 378,609.

the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

The invention has for its general object to provide a stamping, marking, or numbering machine iniving a vide '.'ange of adaptability rcnderihg it suitable for use for the purpose of imprinting letters, numerals. and other characters upon linings, upper leather, etc.. in the immutactm'e of shoes. to indicate width and size of shoe, case number, etc., and upon cartons or other containers of goods to indicate the contents thereof; and for the purpose of stamping or imprinting name, size, etc., or name of mamxfactmcr or dealer upon corsets, collars and cutls,

underwear, hosiery, and many other artis cles; as well as for imprinting identifying characters upon -lincn sent to a laundry; and for various other purposes.

The invention comprises various features lit-improvement which I will explain with the aid of the accompanying drawings, in which latter the invention is shown cmhodicd in a machine compri ,ing, essentialiy, a support for the article to be imprinted or stamped. a type-head provided with a series of settahlc type-earl icrs, a type-head carrier, a lev'er-like rocker having the said typehead carrier connected pivotally with one arm thereof. a swinging radius-arm or link also connected with the type-head carrier and coiiperating with the said rocker in controlling the path of movement of the type-head, a carrier for an ink ng-device opentivel'y connected with the said typehcad carrier and actuated thereby. a rotating crank in operative connect ion with the other arm of the said lever-like rocker for actuating the latter when the t \'l)t-llt:ltl is to be operated. power driving-connections,

' a clutch through which the said crank may be driven. and start-aml-stop lllttllilhlflll in connection with the said clutch wluu-ehy at. the will of the operator the machine may be caused to operate to produce a printing operation and then, if desired. come to rest.

One principle on which the machine has been constructed in embodying my invention l work-support of the thing or article hich is that of facilitating the application tothe is to be printed or stamped. To provide for printing or marking upon cartons or other 0 articles which require to fit over or around the worksupport, the latter is arranged upon the free extremity of a supporting arm, and to enable this printing or marking to be eiiectei ata distance from the rear edge of :he surface of the carton or other article to be printed upon, the said arm is caused to pro3ect to an ample corres onding extent, from the bed or table and ot er portions of the machine frame. To enable the 7 printing or marking to be effected transversely across any desired portion 01 the length of a strip-like article, the machine frame is constructe with opposite upright sides or cheeks between which a clear space exists at the rear 01' the work-support, permitting a long article. to be pushed back as .far as niav be required. between the said sides or chc ks.

Other principles on which the machine has been designed are that of sim litying the construction of the machine by i orming the main working parts as arms, and pivot ally hanging or connecting the same; and that of facilitating the application of certain of the said parts to the machine frame by constructing them with rockers having oppositely-extending supporting portions which are interposed between the upright, side-pieces or checks, aforesaid, of the machine frame.

Another principle is that, of dispensing with ordinary cylindrical bearings as far as possible by mounting and connecting )arts pivotallv through the employment 0 ad iustable. opposed taper centers; and, further, dispensing with fixed guides for reciprocating parts, through the utilization of swinging arms and rockers slltllt as are mentioned above for the purpose of transmitting movcment and controlling the direction and the j path thereof. 5

In the. drawings, Figure 1 shows the machine aforesaid in front elevation. Fig. 2,

Sheet Lis an end cle 'ation thcreofilooking at the driving end, with a small portion of the work-support arm broken away. i 3, Sheet 2}. is an end elevation thereof, 00king at the'clutch end. Fig. 4, Sheet 3, is a detail view in section, on the same scale as Figs. 1, 2 and 3, showing a portion of the type-head carrier, and the type-head. Fig.

the machine in Figs. 1

5, Sheet 4.; i a plan of Inc work-suppori. t 4. shows views of lU'ifClXl?! tor .-..2nporting rmaiiion.

t. Fig. 7. n tho. lnwor Of {iifi iffy?- F-ho-af 4. is 2 a: and '7 ii in Fig. ovation one u'irred upon which Fig. 1H, She-2t eclion 'ehown in Imows the other big. 12,

shown in lside 2:. sheet. is an orig: mow thcroof. slums 1n pian tho inn-pad Pg. 1, 3. 2i. i'ig. ii frhuc 5, shows in front elevation on the same 5 which conned: th inking-pad carrier will. the iyoehea d can" Fig. 1?. Sheet .3, is detail View in z-id elevation of the loan of type-head carrier. iho link in ugh which :zvmunant i5 iranasuittod n lho said carrier to tbs. ink-pad cari sr. and Lhamoans or oonnociing .ln: .iuk with the {fl-(E-lllld carrier with capacity for a-ijminsont to vary the Stroke of the inkparl ii'an mr. lig. 1S. Slim-t 53, is a rear elevation of ilk. parisf-ivliirh an; shown in Fig. 1?. Fil'ii fiheot. 4". almwa on an r-nlargod scale: a 1: t. u head, :aiiahh: for printing aper- Lons. applied '10 the lower end of i typo-lira Ha ing oierenmto ihdrawings. ihe machir'xr'ii'anic comprise the base 1. the sidepioce; or chm-ks 2, 3, rising from the said hay). and the cross-tie 4-, shown in Fig. 1, extending from one side-frame totho other near the top.

The work-supp rt Fl'lOWU in place in Q. and suparau 1:; in Fig. 5, Shoot ll. comprise an arm 5. projocting fori 'ardly from between die sidepieoes or checks 2, (see Fig.5. 2 and 3) and having, at its outvr and a relativelyraisod portion, 6, shown host. in. F 2 and 15, provided with a work-restvonsisting of :1 block mmd 7, Figs. 1, 2, 3,.5, which may or Hillel yielding he composed of filial! material.

( ad, (n; the same scale as "lie, the linl: I

\rork rvsling upon tho work-support.

who up play n1 l(?(.'SI:I l'u'rwm-n and the rods of 1h lutiiCI. and also to adjm v {ho Mu'i. app- 11 iransrrrso wilh rai'cr- (Hot io tintypc-hsail. Thus. 5''. S l i;: l. L and is. are (wt-mrr-scruws that aru iillird vi llnradmi huh; Lin-p d in tho -:id(--pi(w-\'- or "hooks. Tl ":l immr and; onlor (\XZI' ival row." 5, F 5, that are form-1'1 in tho and; f n lpon tho roo s-r- HFQWF 1*. 5 113-" liflml chock-nuts l0. 10. Figs. 1, 2. which are tighfvnvd up against the outer surfaro of the aidh-pimi-s or via-ms r pl'vfulli acciduntal lossof adjintzucrrt-ul the .'."-U-i l'rv\v:-'.

The L'('Ill(!- 'L'i'(-'\ may in a ljustud M; as to lake up woar Iwlwwn .ihu same and the ends of the roolu-r, and (ha-1' onahlu 1hrworh-aupgfliz't in bi: not and a juuvd in asannahling and sot'iiog-up the lllfln rhino without nwrvssiiy for finv machininv in making, the parts. Thr- Fupporiing; [-orlions of (he r rli r are of (ionsidvrahlr ion gfh at oppo ile Fidos of th arm hich insum= slvadinr-ss and obviates (cudonuy of [h1- worksuppori to rom-c or tip transvvravly. Thor:- ay (he uppor urfacu of the worloaupportiug pad prcvmtod from liccoming inrlinwl lran. \'cr. el 'lho work-support is sustained in ilS normal po ition h (-ontart of the foot of the pin 11 carried thorclrv with the. top surface of tho lied l. The .H'ltl pin 18 shown in minim-lion with (he work-supll'irt in I, 2, 3. and svparatnlv in Fig. 6, Shoot 4. If oocupivs a vol-lion position at (ho (rnlvr of a rhamhor. 5', Fig. 5, Slim-t 4. that made in ili." arm 5. the upper end of lhv pin bring n-du ad in diameter and arrowlhroaded for a portion of its length, and the arm living forznwl in its top at tho upp-xr and of Ihc (:hzuulmr with a (-rnlral Lohof oorros mn-iliugly rrdncl-d diamcli-r through which the rollnvod end of lhe pin extends. a ahown by Figs. 2 and 3. the lhruadod portion of the pin aliove thc arm having applied thereto the. nut 12 and z-ln'rk-nut ii. The cnlargvd circular foot of this pin projvrls below tho arm 5 to make rontaz-I'. as :1l)0\'0 mennouvd. with 'tho lop surface of had 1. To all'ord a. yiolcling cushion for the work-support, adapted to \l(l(l undor the slroko of ihe prlntinghwul against the as to :n-roimnodaii: tho lhicknvss of tho said work, an vxpanding Spiral Flil'ill". ii, i; placed within the Chanda-r of arm around the pin, it living couliuod liotwvvu ilnfoot of the pin and ll)".- top of tho rhamiiur. Adjustment of lhe nut 12 and rhochimt l9 opvraics to vary tho 0xtvut to whivh the foot of tho pin projects below the arm, So as to adjust tho i'H.lf i1 of the \rorlosnpport The pin is prevented from turning by means of a projection 11 extending radially from the foot of the pin and working in a vertieal noteh 11" in the wall of the ehamber .3". [iv turning the nuts 1'. and 12 in one direction or the other. the position of the work-support. and thereby that of the exposed surt'at-e ot' the pad T with respeet to the extreme or limit of the printing strolt'e of the tvpe-head. may be adjusted vertit-allv so as to seeure a proper imprint or impression. and uch po ition ma) be varied to suit the thit-ltness of the arti le to be printed upon.

'lihe uot'li-lest T with wlzieh the \\'ut'l(- support is furnished is of a size tosnit the article tube printed upon and t' rorresponil with the length and width of the imprint in Figs. 1. l. I. and 5 it is shown of propertions suitabl for laluulrv-worlt' and tin-dike. The extent of the. projeetion of the worltsupport lornardlv beyond the side-frames ttll ldmfi' otthe marltine-frame is sut-h as to i'aeilitate the applit'ation of the work thereto. in the present instant-e. it is equal to or greater han the depth of the deepest earton the ntaehine is designed to operate upon. in

order to permit a-earton of sueh depth to another and Hltillttl permit the re 'peetive t \'pe-\\'l\eels to be plat-ed upon th work-support and reeeive the imprint upon the required portion or portions thereof.

The type-head is shown in eonneetion with the rest of'the maehine in l igs. l. 2, 3, and separately in Fig. 4. Sheet. 2}. and Figs. 7 and 8, Sheet. 4. Details thereof are shown separately in Figs. 7, Sheet i. and El to H. Sheet it comprises a top-piee l and opposite side-piet'es or eheelts l-l. H. The type-earrh-rs are arranged between the "titl side-pieces or eheelts H. H. The type-earriers are constituted in this instanee b a series of type-wheels 1."). 15. etc. These are shown best in Figs. 7 and 8. Sh et -l. The) are mounted side by side upon a barrel eomposed of eylindrieal sections it (shown separately in Figs. 11 and 1:2. Sheet 5) and 17 (shown separately, in Figs. 9 and 1U. same sheet) on asupporting shaft extending eross-wise ot' the type-head aml having bearine's in holes formed in the side-pieeos or elieeks 1-1. H. as shown in Figs. 4 and T1 The type-wheels are separated from one at the proper distanee apart by washer l 1! eti-.. also mounted upon the outside of barrel 1''. IT. 'lhe washers and typ -wheels alternate. and one of the washers is plat-ed at the outside of each of the endtype-wheels ot' the series. so that eaelt type-wheel has wa hers in eontaet with liotlr-urfaee thereot'. bined series of type-wheels and \\.t-hers is ('(HtiillPti in plat-e upon the barrel by m an of rims or il;tlt' *t ttil. lit. with whit-h the respeetive Ht'iiitls of the barrel are pro \ided. as shown in Figs. -l-. and to 1;. 'lo

shifted or set independently of one another so as to place the required types or printing elntraeters thereof in the printin; line, they are made with eirenlar central openings whit-h fit, the L'ylindtit'al exterior of the barrel, the type-wheels bent; eapable of relative turning movement upon the said exterior. 'l he washers, however, are llittllfltltttl with the barrel so that they eannot turn relatively to the barrel. 'lhus. eat-h thereof is formed with an inwardly-extetuling tooth or spur 2U, Fig. 5. Sheet t. and li 1.' 1 Sheet .3. and the barrel is formed with a longitudinally extending; groove or hey-way 21. Fig. h. Sheet -l,.and Figs. 9 to 12, Sheet 30 5. il ltti whieh the teeth or spurs of the series of washers enter when the said washers are titted upon the said barrel. ()ne portion of the. length of the said groove or key-way is formed in the lnirrehseetion Hi, and the other portion thereof in the barrel-seetion IT.

In consequence of the fart that the washers by \Vilit'il the type-wheels are separated from one another are iiieapabie of turning movement. relative. to the barrel. a rotary shift or adju .tment of any one of the type-wheels rel tive tothe barrel may be ell'eeted without;disturbing the positions of adjacentpipe-wheels. 'lhe. side-surfaces of tlie .\vashers and typenvheels make eontaetjwith one another, but not in sueh manner as to lock the t. \'pewheels positively from relative movement, the engagement. being tne.t'el frietional. v

To facilitate the application of the washers antLtype-wheels to the exterior of the barrel, the barrel is formed in the two cylindri al seetions it 17. previously mentioned.

To enable these to be titted together. with the type'wheels and washers thereon before the barrel is slipped upon the supportingshaft 18. the. seetion to is provided with th reduced eylindrieal extension 1612. Fig. 11, upon whieh the seetion l7. tits. The two seetions are held together by means of longitudinally extending serews 2;, l2, and expanding spiral springs 23. 2 lf'ipf. 7 To reeeive the said srtt-ws and serews. lull at their inner ends are smaller l in diameter to lit th stems of the serews.

be l

The spiral springs 22'. 22V. surround the stems of the serews within the large parts of the said holes. as shown In Fig. i, and

are.eompressed b tween the inner sides of the serew-lu-ads and the shoulders at the inner ends of the large parts of the holes. The threaded portions of the stems of the serews are serewed into threaded holes 17:2,

Figs. and 10. 110

springs, the eetion it; is formed with longi- 11:,

T2, Figs. 5) and 10, which are tapped in 1:

the section 17. By their tendency to expand lengthwise the sptings draw the sections: of the barrel endwise toward each other so as to cause the flanges 161, 171, to-press the washers and typc wheels into contact with one another. By screwing the screws in farther, or unscrewing them, the extent of the compression of the springs may be varied, so as to vary the tension of the springs and thereby adjust the degree of frictional engagement between the typewhccls and the washers. The screws 22, 22, cause the two sections of thebarrel to turn in unison with each other, and the barrel is canard to turn in unison with thccentrttl shaft 18 by means f a projection 25, Fig. 7, extending radially from the said shaft and entering a notch 26, Fig. 11, in the extension 162 of section to. For convenience in turning the shaft 18 by hand, it is furnished with a knurled head 1251, Figs. 1, 3 and 7.

The type-wheels are locked in the positions to which they have been adjusted in being set, and are held from undesired turn in; movcnn-nt, by means of movable detents 2T, :27, etc, which in this instance are mounted upon a pivotal pin 28, Figs. 2, 3, 8, located at the front of the type-head and carried by the sidepicces or checks 14, 14. One of these dctents provided for each type wheel. Each dctcnt is provided with an acting portion shaped to correspond with the. spaces or notches between successive types of the typewheel with which such detent roacts, (see, more particularly, Fig. 8) and to engage with the types between which it may be entered so as thereby to hold the type-wheel from rotation in either direction. The dctents are caused to cu age with the type-wheels, and normally are 'cpt in engagement therewith, by means of spring-actuated plungcrs 29, .29, etc., Figs. :2. 3, 8, one for each detent. The said plunger-s, and the expanding spiral springs 30, Fig. by which they 'ar" actuated, are con taincd within holes 30, 30, etc., Fig. 7, that. are formed in the top-piece 13 of the t vpchcad. in this instance, the detcnts are fornu-d as levers. with downwardly extendin; arms which are provided with the acting portions that engage the type-wheels to lock the latter from rotation, and with upwardlycxtcnding arms receiving the pressure of the spring-actuated plunger-s and in addition constituting tiugerpieces which may be pressed upon manually to turn the detents so as to disengage them from the typewheels.

Should the shaft 18 be rotated by hand, without any of the dctcnts having been discugaged by hand from the type-wheels, the shaft, barrel, and washers will turn without turning th; type-wheels, which last will be kept from moving by the dctcnts. Butshould one of the tit-tents, or more than one thereof, be disengaged from the corresponding type-wheel or type-wheels, and be kept out of engagement therewith while the shaft 18 is rotated. then such type-wheel or typewhccls will be caused by the frictional engagement of the adjacent washers therewith to turn in unison with the said washers and the shaftralative to the remaining typewheels. .vl'iich, continuing to be held by-their detents, will remain stationary. Thereby convenient provision isunade for setting the, respective type-wheels to place the desired types or pruning characters thereof in the, printing line.

It will be perceived, that for the purpose of the adjustment. it is necessary only to press upon the detent. of the type-wheel which it is desired to adjust or set, and to hold such detcnt disengaged from such type-wheel while the shaft 18 and the said type-wheel are being turned to the extent required for placing the required type or character of such type-wheel in the printing line.

By turning the screws 22, 22, to increase the degree of frictional engagement between the washers and typenvheels, compensation for wear between the contacting surfaces of the washers and type-wheels may be effected. 'lo enable the screws to be turned with the type-head in place in the machine, a hole 22, Fig. 7, is made in one side-piece or check 14. The hole is large enough to receive the working end of a. screw-driver suitable. for turning the screws 22, 22, and by turning the barrel to place the said screws successively in register with the hole 22, each thereof may be turned to the required extent.

To facilitate the removal and replacement of the assembled series of type-wheels bodily from the type-head, the check or side-piece 14 next adjacent the knurled head 181 is made with a notch ll, Fig. 7*,Shcet 4, opening radially from the hole 14 that is made for the reception of the shaft 18. This notch is large enough to allow pin or projection 25 to pass therethrough. To provide for the withdrawal of the shaft 18, the latter is turned by force applied to the said knurled head, until the pin or projection registers with the notch, and then the shaft is pulled endwise, withdrawing it from the center of the said series of wheels and from the hearings in the side-pieces 0r cheeks 14, 11, the pin or projection moving through the notch. The withdrawal of the shaft permits the series of wheels to drop or be taken out from between the side-pieces or checks. This capacity for removal of the series of wheels is very important because it enables them to be taken out at any time and be placed in a liquid that will dissolve out accumulations of ink, thereby enabling the wheels to be kept clean without the labor of brushing them out by hand while in place in the machine. It: provides, also, for quick substitution of another set of wheels. This feature of providing for the ready disconnection, removal, and replacement of the assemblage of type-wheels as a unit is made the subject of claim in a divisional application filed by me January 10, 1910, Serial No. 537,101.

The typedtead-carrier 31 shown in place in the machine in Figs. 1, 2 and 3. lower end is formed at its under side with a face against which the upper surface of the top-piece of the type-head tits, as shown in Figs. 1 to 4, 7 nd 8, and with opposite lateral projections in which are made holesto receive the bolts 32, 31!, by which the typehead is secured to the type-carrier. Lips 33, at the front and rear of the said face hold the type-head from shifting or turning horizontally in the direction from front to rear in the machine, out of correct position. Intermediately of its height the type-head carrier is formed with. an opening within which is received the forward end of the radius-arm, presently to be described, and the top part of the said carrier is formed with an opening to receive the free extremity of the forwardly-extending arm of the actuating rocker, also presentlv to be described.

The described means and mode of conneeting the type-head with the type-head carrier enable the typ -head to be detached from the type-head carrier whenever required, or applied thereto. and also permit type-heads of greater or l ss width corresponding with a greater or less number of type-wheels to be applied interchangeably to the type-head carrier without neeessr tating the use of a ditl'erent size or shape of type-head carrier.

.\t 34, Figs. 1. :2, i", is the hwer-like r cker through which motion is UtHbItll'LtWl to the type-head carrier. The marker-portion 3-11 thereof is located between the side-pieces or cheeks .2, Z). of the machine frame at the to thereof, and the ends of the oppositely-extending arms of the said rocker-portion are su ported by the center-screws 35. 3?. applied to the said side-pieces or Clt(:tl\' and provided with the cheek-nuts 3t), 36. he free extremity of the forwardlv extending arm f the said rocker enters the opening of the forked upper end of the t \'pe-head car rier, and is engaged by (.('!ttt'i-sci'e\\'.s 3T. 3T, fitted to the opposite membersof the fork and provided with the check-nuts -38, 38. When the rocker is rocked by the means presently to be explained the t vpe-head carrier is operated so as to move the type-head and its type-carriers toward and from the \vorlesu p port.

The radius-a rm 2 shown in Figs. 1. :2, 3, is provided with a rmker-portion 391 extending transversely with respect to the Its l 1 l t i l t l i i l t y. j l l l l t i l i i l t side-pieces or cheeks .2, 3, of the machine frame, and located between the same at the front of the machine. The ends of the oppositely-t-xtending arms of the said rocker-portron are supported by renterscrews -10, 40, titted to threaded holes that are tapped in the side-pieces or cheeks 3, and furnished with cheek-nuts 41, 41, that are turned up against the outer surfaces of the side-pieces or cheeks. The free extremity of the radius-arm enters the o )ening formed as above described interinetliately of the height of the type-head carrier and is engaged by the center-screws 42, -12, titted to threaded holes that are tapped in the opposite side-portions of the intermediate portion of the type-head carrier, the said center-screws having applied thereto cheeknuts 43, 43, which make contact with the outer surfaces of the said side-portions. The mode of connection of the type-head carrier with the rocker 34 and with the radius-arm 3U holds the type-head carrier from twisting or turning and obviates the necessity for the employment of guides. The center-screws -55, 35, and -10, -10, enable the rocker and radius-arm to be adjusted transversely into proper working relations with respect to each other, and the typehead carrier, and also provide for transverse adjustment of the type-head carrier relative to the work-support. The centerserews 3T, 3T, l2. l2, enable the type-head carrier to be adjusted transversely relative toii e forward extremities of the rocker and the radius-arm. and also relative to the work support. the rocker and radius-arm not after the fashion of parallel links, and in addition to furnishing the entire support to the type-head carrier, control the path of movement of the latter and the type-head.

.\n ink-pad is'shown at -H, Figs. 1. 2, ii, and if: is an ink-pad carrier which is shown in place in the machine in Figs. 1, 2, 3, and separately in plan in Fig. 15, Sheet The aid ink-pad carrier consists of a forwardly extending arm, and a rocker-portion, 46, extending transversely with relation to the side-pieces or checks 2, 3, of the mac-bin frame and fitting between the same. Center-screws 4T, 4T. titted to threaded holes which are tapped in the said side-pieces or checks engage with and support the ends of the opposite arms of the rocker-portion 46 ot' the ink-pad carrier. and check-nuts 48, 8. upon the said screws engage with the outer surfaces of the side-pieces or checks By means of said center-screws the inkpad carrier and its ink pad may be adjusted transversely with relation to the type-head. For the purpose of operating the ink-pad carrier with timing properly coordinated with the movements of the type-head ear- -ier and type-head, it is joined by a Y- shaped link 49, (shown 111 place in the hcml t'till'itt". Til!!! 31 sitters h-t wecn the opposite momchine in Figs 2 and 3, andsepnrately inv Fig. 16. Fhmat 5,) to an arm 31 extend ng lownwnriil :intl rearward ire-in the ty Th2 iower' 0nd (Pf the arid hers or branches (-t' the. fUl'l'Itd upper and or the hnlc l9, and the arm and [ht-3 said mmnhnrs Ur. hmnchcs are connector-l with each other thrnngh the pivotal engagement- 1 of the upper iantls of the- Said members or arm 31.. "the said ineznh rrs or hrunc-hcs are formed with hnlus 501, pt fur the mi formed with :in epnning 0'2, Fig. 15, wt ich rum-1w; the lnwer and 0f the link 4), the.

said tt-wer anal being nonnruttwl with the inlt-pntl unrrinr by nieun of center-screws 53, 52", Figs. 1, Q. 3, fittin thr uided holes; 53, 53, Fig. 15, Sheet- :lwhich are tapped in the oppnsitr si ilnpurtinns of the inlii'pzul carrier and pro 'itlcil with rhnclc-nnts 5t, 54,

which make mutant with the nntnr nurfnces.

of the said sidc-pm'tiuns. The connection of the link 41) with the ink-pail carrier -15 is at. an intermrdiatn point between the inkpad and the pivntal axis at the rocker-per tion of the ink-pail carrier.

For purposes of :tdjnstmcnt, to unable the .PI'QSHU'Q of the ink-purl 44 against the printing surfaces uf the tjv'pc-w'hpnljat the time of trnntztrt to he varitatl. lln: pin a is monntvii in the trylin lcr 55 twrcn'irirnily with lfiitb tion to the ztxin of the latter, u'ml the raid cylinder is .ulztptetl to be rennet! within the opvning in arm 31 in which it is placed.

The iil cylinder is liX'Jdill plnre within the said hole, in the. position in -.\'lli('.ll it has. been set. by means of a. bi1ulitig-scraw-5 i. Figs. 2. 5, 17 and 18, the stem of which fits a threaded holu'that is mpetl in arm 31 whihr the inner cml tht eo'f is arranged to hit: ngainnt the pvriplwr ut' the cylinder. By loosening the .hinitii -srrew b6 and turning: the cylinder more 01' less with the aid of the. knurled head 50" of the pin 5-0, thvv position of the said pinnmy be shifted so as to cause the inking-"pad carrier to be uprritterjt to occasion the'rtrquired pressure of'thc inking-pad against the types or printing characters of the tfl'pc -vwhecls which are in position for printing, i'ftv: whit-h thu l)iit(ll1tg-S(fl0 will he tunal upon the cylinder mien inure tn retmntiic latter in its positinn of :uljnFtment. For (.OIU'tIliGEIt'? in assembling the parts, and in separating them when necessary. the pin 50 is. titted easily'to the opening whichj'ii. ornnpies. and itis held in place thnrein by n chnnping rust r0 i n fl't tin. t t'ritrhtl'i" u t. t" zltter and rulers z. shat 5 in Thn wa l tfi. ti stair-g whurh t lt'tititts n (yin, r. Th4 Snail slot is elongated ti:- ti. of thn he of the z'tw-W as the c viinue.

zu'ni throf it pian'nm 0r rwnnari t: the: IliQl' EIlil hf 0 21 ilfiitii 5 J. that inner unl n? 2. smis snppurtmi in :i hr-nring w. pierv 0r (:hvrk It is prm'zilml. arm of th ir; fOl'litft l upper \liil of lhv nitnmn n." \fl tL-z. the s in and hiring vng:\ :0tih tffiittcl" tan. m. firm! to lltl'Ofit'lLt. time: that tapped thrungh the m or hrnnrhirs of fork. t-l--- zit t-rntci s -ruws hnvi! tittft rhcvlenu 1. il, 'lH'u-ll at": against the nutmnurtncu: of the and 111' i or lititth'liQF.

For the purpose mt whiting thn munl shaft 5? when it is tit'nil'tftl ti-z; Elli: mach shall operate in stating) 01' print. the mat-h is prtrvithwl with :2 power 0r driving-sf it 6; nitemlin; t'ztnst'ul it t l I: 1m? in lwnrings in the .!tlt.-; iu :us or (heels 2, 2.3. Shaft R2 is nrm'idvtl at. one. end with a humit'mih-y which receives a .1 lint-.1

t'ixvzi hit-r901: -;i t. '3, IL int siting with :1 spurnwuntml upon the Cltllilii r tin er-.t'iih. with up: nity to turn inilrpentlentt 21 the trunkhnft. (it'zliltitl'il the fn-:r-g-?nr .3 3 imi'islw hit--irly tip-:m the: t-ranis-slml't without ratating t'lwliitwr. itnil the working parts at tin; nmchintremain at rest. I

Fur the pnrpus'u of enabling the machine to ht: Actuate-ti tn print, when required, it is prnviilmil with :t cintrh by int-nits of which. tlw fiptthgflll tit": nu be made fzlst to thr wank-shaft tomptirnrily. The clutch may he 0. an approved (fltttt'tttftfit. In this instimcv. the projt'rtinns i'i'. c-t-x, Figs. 1. :1, extending (mt i'rmn mm HitlL ui' tilt spur- ,Q'Oztr, itll'l the clntrinurm (Y5. pivo hung upon the nter unit of the "r=t.'ttc--"int't. t'nrn'i poi-ti .129 u? it t-lntr'n mituhlr t'nr tlh pnr;.m:-t At i" 1; the rittlvh tutti'!" ling lt' trr, it may a ht: trrtnml. ll'it2---it:uz. anti Stu}: i i'l. it liming in: (l thongs/it t'i'innrtztit'i' 7!) tending to a: s. i l. 'Lri'm hi. Hut slit-wit and try XHCAHF. ut' whirl: tmdrlh; :tU-Il (jU'HIU-LT- tion the lever 53!" may be. operated :ii lit '0 25 e 'ank H.

50 has been explained.-

permit or cause the elntch to couple the spur-gear t3" aml (rank-shaft 5.) together. to eause the nun-lune to act. .\t. 71, l lg. 13.

i is a sprung by means of whieh as soon as 5 lever on is left free to return to normal position the said lever is re.-tored to sarh l l t as the point of eonneetiou of the link with the ink-pad rarrier is iuternu'wliate the pivf. otal axis of the latte and the free end thereposition and eaused by its engag ment with the arm .8 to unrlutrh the spurqgear and enmk-shat't from tzltlt odie' and arrest the of the maehine in a predet rmined position.

rotation of the rrank-shat't with the parts ol' 'at'l \'inf the inlepad H. the said free end moves at relatively nu-reased speed so that in the rise of the type-head rarrier the inkpad gains on the type-wheels until it makes eontaet with the eliaraeters or typew in the At (A -t a latching spring. earrual hy lever 1 it and ai-ting to engage with the free. end of arm UH as soon as sneh arm has heen t5 disengaged from a projection T of spur- .-gear tit) hy the lllt'llllttl upper end of lever )9- By its engagement with the upper surfaee of the .aid arm the latehun s u'in '19 prevents the arm from'rehouuding from the; stop shouldet' til of lever hi and also prevents the (rank-shaft l'rom turnnr; hael wardly under the inllltem'e ot' the weight of the. ty w-head earrie' and type-head transmitted through roelter 3t and link 57 to .'\s elutrhes and start and stop meehanism eomhined therewith are old and well-known in various emmeetions. and as the general lnode of operation is well Understood by those who are sliilled in this and related arts, it is nnneeessary to zo farther into detail.

The start and slop-devires are arranged to arrest the motion of the maehine with the working parts in the positions shown it;

Figs. 1, L, 3. namely. with the erank 53 approaching hottom renter and the typehead carrier and type-head raised through the greater portion of the upward movement thereof, but yet somewhat helow the highest position. and somewhat to the rear. and with the ink-pad at a short distant-e from the peripheries ot' the type-wheels. clear of the priutin; eharaeters or types on the latter, and partly retracted to the rear. The elerated position of the type-head. and the retl aeted position of the inking deviee. giveaecess to the type-wheels, whi'z'h enables them to he eonveniently and readily shifted or set by turning the same in the manner whieh It. now. the lever t3!) and its latehing spring t3! are ope 'ated to release the cluteh-lever (18. the. latter is swung by the artiou of a spring (not shown) into the path of one of the elut h-projectIons 67, and. heeomin; engaged by the latter, the

crank-shaft is caused to rotate. As the maehlne starts. the type-head earrier is raised from its position in Figs. 1. 2. 3. to the highprinting line. In the rising movement ofihe type-head err'ier it al o shifts rearward somewhat. as the r u-ker-al1n ll andradius arm 3%) swing about their respective centers. thus earryin; the center of the type-wheels over the ink-p=td. The ink-pad assumes a horizontal or substantially horizontal position as it nears the end of its upward move.- ment. and its path of rmvement in approaehin": the type-wheels is so nearly radial with re pert to the type-wh els. that It] touehin: the type it presses squarely against the same without appreeiahle sliding eontart. 'l'hereby tendeney to cause the ink *rom surh pad to a eutuulate upon the ehzoaeters or types so as to("-o; the latter is re ueed. and the frequent-y with whiih the ehararters or types have to he rleaned is lessened. the typehead earrier moves downward to produre the impression. the more rapid movenu-ut ot' the ink-pad rarrier separatesthe inking-pad from the type-wlu-els and at the time the t \'pe-wheels r al-h the artiele resting uponthat first desrrilwd.-aml t'utltnith a mu h est position. and then is moved down to its lowest position to 'ause the printin; line of characters to make an impression upon the article resting on the '\\'t)|'l(- \t[)pt)l'l. and then is returned to its positmn In Figs. 1. :1.

J3, whereupon the eluteh is opened and the as rotation of the r 'illtk-Hllillt arrested. AS the arger series of wheels. namely awt. 15'. ot'- wheels for use in tlt2tt'l(t|| 1f the size of the hoes upon one end f the flange of the carton, a wide-fared wheel. 15. for printing the name of the style. and a set. l3. of

wheels for use in marhing the. ea e number.

of the shoes. The means of supportitrL and setting the individual wheels. ineauling the detents. is essentially the same as in the ease of the type-head lirst deserihed. \vhen the. type-head of l"i; l! is employed. an ink-pad support and ink-pad. and a work-support. all rot-responding in width with such typehead 'will he substituted for that shown in Figs. 1. 2. I). ete. of the d 'awings.

In order to mninterhalanee the welght of the t \'pe headrarrie' and type-head so as to improve the working: of the maehine and redure the tendency to violent aetlon and wan-{and also to obviate the tendency of such weight to cause the said parts to drop as soon as the clutch-lever 69 and its latching Spring 69 are disengaged from the clutching-arm 68 and the crankshaft and crank thereby are rendered free to turn reversely under the influence of the said weight, I provide a conntcrbalancing device which in the present instance is chmtituted by the contracting spiral sp ing '72, the latter having one end thereof engaged with the rt-ar arm'of rocker 34; and the other end thereof engaged with one of the supporting portions of the rocker 391 ot the radiusarm 39.

The space above the work-support is open and unobstructed at the rear of the some, and continues clear, between the side-frames 2, 2. to the back of the machine. A strip or article of any length may he pushed through between the said side-frames, as far as may be necessary in order to enable an imprint. to be made upon any desired portion of the lcnqtb of the same. The adjusting device an cushion in connection with the worksupport arm enable the said arm and its Wor 'est to be set so that in the printing movement of the type-head the faces of the types which have been brought into printing posit-ion shail encounter the article lying upon such work-rest a little before the completion of the said movement. As the movement is completed, the work-support arm will be depressed slightly. Therebpthe duration of the contact between the. inked faces of the said types and the said article willhe increasmhand the ink carried by the types will be more com letcly transferred to the article and more 0 ectually impressed into the same.

1 claim as my invention 1. In a stamping or numbering machine, in combination, the opposite frame-sides or cheeks spaced apart. transversely, the typehead, the rocker having the forwardly-projecting arm to which the type-head is hang, and also having oppositely-extending transverse rocker-portions in pivotal engagement at their extremities with the frame-sides or cheeks, whereby widciy-scparated supporting bearings for the said rocker are provided, and the stationary work-support arm having similar oppositely-extending transverse rocker port-ions and hearings, and also having a forward exte ision and a w ork-rest. provided thereon I 2. In a stamping 0r numbering machine, the combination with the maehine-frame having its opposite sides or cheeks separated by an unmzcupicd space rearward oi the work-rest. the typ -htad, and the rocker to the forward end of which the type-head is hung, the said rocker itself being hung by its rear portion between the said sides or checks and projecting forwardly therefrom, ot'. the stationary work-support arm similarly hung and projecting, and having its forward extens on and the work-rest clear of tho machine-t'rame and bed to p rmit a carton or the 1.1mm he titted around them. and adjusting means to vary the vvorking position of the statimiar woricsupport arm vertically around its connection with the sides or cheeks.

3. in a stamping or numbering mainline, in combination, the opposite frame-sides or checks spaced apart transversely, toe type head, the rocker having the forwardlyprojecting arm o which the t'ypcdiead is hung, and also having opposi "lyrxtending transverse rocker-portions in pivotal engagement at; their extremities with the frame-sides or cheeks,- whereby widely-sc-parated supporting bearings for the said ro ker are pro vidcd. tlu- -\'t)l"l{$lll )1')(ll'ij arm havingsimilar oppositely-ennuiding transverse flicker-portions and bearings. and also having a forward extension and a worlcrest; in connection therewith, and a cashirming support for the work-support arm itself.

4.. In a stamping; or number-in ma hine, the combination with the machine-frame having opposite sides or checks, or" the typehead, and the type-head supporting rocker to which the type-head is hung. and the st,- tionary work-support arm provided with'a or cheeks, of means to adjust verticall the working position of the said stationary arm and its work-rest upon its connection with the sides or checks.

in combination. the opposite frame-sides or checks spaced apart transversely, the inn-.- head, the rocker having the torward "-projccting arm to which the type-head is hung, and also having oppositely-extending transverse rocker-portions in pivotal fngagement at their extremities with the frame-sides or checks, whereby widely-separated support vided, the work-support arm having similar oppositely-extending transverse rocker-portions and hearin' and also having a forward extension and a workq'est in connection therewith, a cushioning: support for the work-support arm. and adjus ing means in connection with the said support to adjust the arm vertically.

l the combination with the freely-suspended work-rest, both hung between the said sides 5. In a stampingor numbering machine,

ing bearings for the said rocker are pro- 6. In a stamping: or numbering machine,

twin:

type-carrier support, of the rocker and swinging arm actuating the type-head and by their joint cooperation therewith controlling its path of movement, and the,

'10 the combination with a type-carrier support,

an actuating rocker having an arm connected with the said support, and a radiusarm dire;:ting the said support in its movement, of a swinging ink-pad holder, and a link oining the said type-carrier support and the ink-pad holder, and connected with the latter at a point between the pivot and the ink-pad, the said ink'pad holder being arranged to move squarely against the faces of the types of the printing line.

1). In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a moving type-carrier support, of a swinging ink-pad holder. :1 link joining the said support with the inkpad holder, and means to adjust the link to vary the pressure of the ink-pad against the faces of the types.

' '10. In a stann iing or numbering machine, the combination with a moving type-carrier 'support, of a swinging'ink-pad holder, a

link joining the. said support and the inkpad holder, and an eccentric connection between the link and one of the connected arts, adjustable to vary the pressure of the ink-pad against t e faces of the printing characters.

11. In a stamping or nmnbcring machine, the combination with the machine-frame having opposite sides or chee is, of the type- 40 carrier support, the actuating rocker and swinging arm, respectively hung between the said sides or cheeks and projecting forward therefrom, the swinging ink-carrier hung between the said sides or cheeks a d projecting forward therefrom, and the link joinf ing the said support and the said mk carrier and transmitting movement to the latter to supply ink to the printing characters. 12. In a stamping or nnn'bermg machine,

the combination with the type-carrier support, the rocker and swinging arm by which the said support is actuated and controlled as to its path of movement, and the-swinging ink-carrier linked to the said support and deriving its movements therefrom, the

said rocker, swinging arm, and ink-carrier, respectively, having opposite axial extensions, of the bearings at opposite ends of the said axial extensions supporting the said rocker, swinging arm, and ink-carrier. re

spectively.

13. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a suspended type-carrier support. and the rocker and swinging arm by which the said support is actuated and through the joint cooperation of which it is controlled as to its path of movement, of :ltljllr-tilidt opposed taper centers supporting the rocker and arm.

H. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a'snspended type-tarriersupporhthe rocker and swinging arm by which jointly the said support is actuated and controlled as to its path of movement,

the swinging ink-carrier operatively connected with the said support and actuated through the movement transmitted to the latter, of adjustable opposed taper centers supporting the rocker, arm, and ink-carrier.

15. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a type-carrier support. of a swinging rocker with which the said support is connected. a swinging radius-arm by which the said support is directed in its movement, a contimuuisly-operating driving means. and means to connect and disconnect the said driving means and rocker.

16. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a type-carrier support, ofa swinging rocker havingthe said support connected with one arm thereof, a swinging radius-arm by which the said support is directed in its movement, a crank in operative connection with a second arm of the said rocker, a continnously-operatin driving means, and means to connect and disconnect the said driving means and crank.

IT. in a stamping or muubering machine, the combination with the type-carrier support. and the rocker-and swinging arm by which the said support is actuated and controlled as to its path of movement, of adjustable opposed taper centers connecting the rocker and arm, respectively, with the type-carrier support.

18. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with the type-carrier sup port, of the rocker and swinging arm actuating the said support and controlling its path of movement, the said support being titted to the rocker and arm by forked or divided portions between which projecting portions extend, and connected therewith by opposed taper centers.

'19. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a series of type-wheels and washcrs'arranged in alternating succession and in frictional contact with (meanother, means to turn the set of washers, and means to control the turning of the type wheels by the. washers in setting the typewheels, of means acting to automatically take up wear of the surfaces in contact.

20. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a series of type-wheels and washers arranged in alternating succession, spring-actuated means to hold the surfaces of said type-wheels and washers in contact with one another, and means to turn theset of washers, of means to control the turning of the type-wheels by the friction of 1 the washers.

.21. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with It central barrel, a series of type-wheels and washers arranged in alternating succession on the said barreh means to turn the said barrel and washers,

1 through holes in said transversc y-exteiiding pro ections and sccnrzng the type-head removabl) to the type-carrier.

".57. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with the type-head, and an inking device actuated to apply ink to the printing characters through the motion that:

' is transmitted to the type-head, of means surnzces of the type-wheels and washers into contact, with one another, and means to adjust the tension of the said spring.

In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a series of type-wheels and washers in alternating succession, a central barrel having heads or tlangcs between which the said type-wheels and washers are confined, and means to control the turning of the type-wheels by the friction of the washers, of a spring tending to more such heads or flanges relatively toward each other, '2

to thereby press the type-wheels and washers into close contact.

52-h In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with a series of type-wheels and washers in alternating succession, a centrai barrel having heads or flanges bet ween 1 which the said type-wheels and washers are confined, and means to control the turning of the type-wheels by the friction of the.

washers, ot' a spring tending to move such headsor tlanges relatively toward each other,

to thereby press the type-wheels and washpower is disconnected from the crank to ar- 25. In a stamping or munbcring machine,

"the combination with a series of type-wheels and washers in alternating succession, a central barrel composed of sect ions in line with each other and provided with beads or tiaiv'es betwe n which the t pe-\vhecls and washers are confined, and means to control 5 the turniiig of the t 'ie-wheels by the fric- E of a latch by which reverse movement of tho i crank is prevented.

tion of the washers, of a longitudinal screw working within tilitt'l lti 'ti ll and engaged with the other thcrmiftocause said sections to turn in unison, and a spring maintained,

other to cause the said heads or flanges to press the type-wheels and washers into close the crank. of a counterbalance for the typecontact.

26. In a stamping or numbering machine,

the combination of the type-h ad eomprisj E freed from the control of the latch.

ing opposite side-pieces or checks, and the acting to ariest the type-head with its retractin; movement partly completed and th inking device in a retracted position.

In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with the type-head, and an inking device actuated to apply ink to the printing characters through the motion that, is transmitted to the type-head, and powerdriven actuating means for the said typehead embracing a clutch, of means acting to unclntch the type-head and arrest the latter with its retra ting movement partly completed and the inking device clear of the type-carriers, at the rear of the type-head.

29. In a stampin; or numbering machine, the combination with the type-head, an inking devi e at'tttatcd t-i 'ippiy ink to the printing characters through the motion that is transmitted to the tyne hcao', the rotating crank operatively connected witithe said type-head, and crank-actuating means constructed and arranged to be operatively connected therewith and disconnected therefrom, of means acting when the driving rest the rotation of the latter with the typehcad in a partly-upraised position.

230. In a stamping or numbering machine, the ombination with the type-head, the rotating crank operatively connected with the said type-head, and a st p by which the rotation of the said crank is arrested with the typebcad in :i partially-npraised position,

31. In a stamping or numbering machine, the combination with the type-head, the rotating crank operatively connected with the said t 'pc-heada stop by hich the rotation of the said crank is arrest Ti with the typehcad in a partiaHy-upraised position, and a latch which preventsreverse movement of casion reverse turning of the crank when 32. In a stamping or numbering machine, hung. the said rocker itself being hung by he, comhinati rwith the t \'pe-head. the mtailing crank uperatively connected with the said type-head. :n-tuating means for said (rank einln'mring a elnteln a start and step lever in control of said cluteli and acting: to disconnect the clutch and arrest the. rntation 0f the crank with the type-head in a partially-npraised pusitinn, and a latch whiz-h prevent rerer=e mm'ement of the ei'ank. of

a cminterlmlanee for the typelieail obviatinej tendeney of its weight t0 occasion reverse. turning of the crank when the latter is freed from the control of the latch.

33. In a stamping n1 numbering machine, the combination with the maehine-traine having its uppmite sides or checks separated by an nnoeenpied space rearward of the work-rest, the type-head. and the rocker to the forward end of which the type-head is it rear portion between the. said sides or cheeks and projecting forwardly therefrom, uf the stationary work-support arm sm i1 larly lttlll g andprojecting. and harm; its forward extension and the wurk-rest clear of the machine-frame and l-ed to permit a ear ten or the like to he fit ted around them. a cushion directly enmhined with the worksnpport arm. and adjisting means to vary the working position of the stationary wnrksnppurt arm vertically around its eonnectmn with the sidOS 0r cheeks.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signatnre in presence of two witneeses.

FRAN K \Y. NERRICK.

"Witnesses:

CHAS. 1*. RANDALL, Fmrrn. J. ANDERSON. 

